<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 36-72. - Major subdivision.</div>
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               (a)
               
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               <span class="ital">Defined.</span> The term "major subdivision" means a subdivision of<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH11RE" class="section-link" data-product-id="14661"> 11</a> or more lots.
               
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               (b)
               
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               <span class="ital">Purpose.</span> The major subdivision review process is lengthier and more involved due to the likely
               impact of a larger subdivision on surrounding areas and the proposal of new roadways.
               
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               (c)
               
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               <span class="ital">Plat review.</span>
               
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               (1)
               
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               <span class="ital">Sketch plan review.</span> (Note. This sketch plan does not necessarily have to be drawn by a registered land
               surveyor, nor does it have to be staked out on the ground).
               
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               a.
               
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               <span class="ital">Information required.</span> When a subdivision is subject to the major subdivision review process, the subdivider
               shall present a sketch plan of the proposed subdivision to the board for its review.
               The sketch plan shall contain:
               
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               1.
               
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               Name of subdivision and its location by township, county and state;
               
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               2.
               
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               Vicinity map showing the relationship between the proposed subdivision and neighboring
               tracts;
               
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               3.
               
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               Proposed street right-of-way and lot layout;
               
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               4.
               
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               Total acreage of tract to be subdivided;
               
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               5.
               
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               Minimum lot size and total number of lots;
               
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               6.
               
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               Location of all existing or proposed water and sewer lines and sizes, if applicable;
               
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               7.
               
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               Approximate location of land to be dedicated or reserved for public or private use
               and the approximate amount of area;
               
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               8.
               
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               Location of all designated areas of environmental concern within the subdivision;
               and
               
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               9.
               
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               Any additional relevant information which would be supportive to the review process
               as required by the board.
               
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               b.
               
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               <span class="ital">Action.</span> The board or the map review officer upon direction of the board or its chairman shall
               review and discuss with the subdivider his plans and determine whether more information
               is needed prior to presentation to the board. When sufficient information is available,
               the map review officer shall request that a preliminary plat be prepared by the subdivider.
               
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               (2)
               
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               <span class="ital">Preliminary plat review.</span>
               
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               a.
               
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               <span class="ital">Generally.</span>
               
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               1.
               
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               The subdivider shall submit two copies of the preliminary plat and any supplementary
               materials to the clerk of the board at least five work days prior to the regularly
               scheduled meeting of the board, at which time the plat will be considered. The clerk
               of the board will place the preliminary plat on the board's agenda.
               
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               2.
               
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               The agencies included in<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH36SU_ARTIVSUREPR_S36-71MISU" class="section-link" data-product-id="14661"> section 36-71</a>(c), shall have an opportunity to review and make recommendations concerning the proposed
               subdivision. Written comments from these agencies shall be presented to the board
               along with the preliminary plat. If comments have not been received within five work
               days from the date the plat was received, the board may consider the plat acceptable,
               unless an extension of time is agreed upon by all parties concerned.
               
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               b.
               
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               <span class="ital">Information required.</span> The preliminary plat shall depict or include the information required in<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH36SU_ARTVREINPRPL_S36-94INREBECODEPRPLFIPL" class="section-link" data-product-id="14661"> section 36-94</a>(c).
               
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               c.
               
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               <span class="ital">Action.</span>
               
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               1.
               
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               After review of the preliminary plat, the board may approve the plat, conditionally
               approve the plat or disapprove the plat. Upon approval of the preliminary plat, the
               subdivider may proceed with preparation of the final plat and the installation of
               improvements.
               
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               2.
               
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               If the board conditionally approves or disapproves the preliminary plat, it shall
               give the subdivider the reasons in writing and one copy of the plat and shall instruct
               the subdivider concerning possible resubmission of the plat to the board.
               
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               3.
               
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               Upon approval of the preliminary plat by the board, the subdivider may proceed with
               the preparation of the final plat, and the installation of or arrangement for the
               required improvements in accordance with the approved preliminary plat and the requirements
               of this chapter. Preliminary plat approval shall in no way be construed as constituting
               an official action of approval for recording of the subdivision as required by this
               chapter.
               
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               (3)
               
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               <span class="ital">Final plat review.</span>
               
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               a.
               
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               <span class="ital">Generally.</span>
               
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               The final plat shall constitute only that portion of the preliminary plat which the
               subdivider proposes to record and develop at this time; such portion shall conform
               to all the requirements of this chapter. No final plat shall be approved unless and
               until the subdivider shall have installed in that area represented on the final plat
               all the improvements required by this chapter, or shall have guaranteed their installation
               as provided in<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH36SU_ARTVIIMREMISTDE_S36-115IMINGU" class="section-link" data-product-id="14661"> section 36-115</a>.
               
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               2.
               
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               The final plat, representing either the entire tract or one or more sections, indicated
               on the preliminary plat, shall be submitted to the board no more than 12 months following
               the date on which the preliminary plat was approved, or it shall be null and void,
               unless a written extension of this time is granted by the board prior to expiration
               of this 12-month deadline.
               
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               3.
               
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               The subdivider or authorized agent shall submit one copy of the final plat to the
               board for review. A meeting of the board will be called to consider the plat.
               
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               b.
               
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               <span class="ital">Information required.</span>
               
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               1.
               
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               The final plat shall depict or contain the information required in<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH36SU_ARTVREINPRPL_S36-94INREBECODEPRPLFIPL" class="section-link" data-product-id="14661"> section 36-94</a>.
               
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               2.
               
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               The appropriate certificate forms as set forth in<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH36SU_ARTVREINPRPL_S36-95CEBEAPFAPL" class="section-link" data-product-id="14661"> section 36-95</a>, shall appear on at least three copies of the final plat.
               
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               3.
               
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               The final plat shall be prepared by a registered land surveyor and engineer and shall
               be drawn in accordance with the approved preliminary plat.
               
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               c.
               
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               <span class="ital">Action.</span>
               
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               1.
               
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               The board shall within 30 days of submission, review the final plat as to compliance
               with the approved preliminary plat and shall take action on the final plat. Final
               approval will be based on compliance and such satisfactory completion of the required
               improvements or the posting of adequate security, guaranteeing completion.
               
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               2.
               
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               The board shall approve or disapprove the final plat. Should the board approve the
               final plat, such approval shall be indicated on three copies of the plat by the signed
               certificate of approval for recording, as set forth in<a href="" data-chunk-id="PTIICOOR_CH36SU_ARTVREINPRPL_S36-95CEBEAPFAPL" class="section-link" data-product-id="14661"> section 36-95</a>.
               
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               3.
               
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               If the final plat is disapproved by the board, reasons for such disapproval shall
               be stated in writing and one copy shall be transmitted to the subdivider who may make
               such changes as will bring the plat into compliance with this chapter and resubmit
               it to the board for review.
               
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               d.
               
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               <span class="ital">Approval does not constitute acceptance of dedications.</span> The approval of a plat in accordance with this chapter shall not be deemed to constitute
               or affect the acceptance by the county, a governmental unit or a public body of the
               dedication of any street or other ground, a public utility line or other facility
               shown on plat. However, the board may by resolution, accept any dedication made to
               the public of lands or facilities for parks, public utility lines or other public
               purposes, when the lands or facilities are located within its subdivision regulated
               jurisdiction.
               
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               (Ord. No. 85, art. V, Â§ 3, 3-6-2000)
               
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